Vietnamese leaders receive Lao Deputy PM, Defence Minister
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted the significance of Vietnam-Laos special relationship during a reception in Hanoi on December 7 for Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos Chansamone Chanyalath.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Chansamone Chanyalath (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the CommunistParty of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted the significanceof Vietnam-Laos special relationship during a reception in Hanoi on December 7for Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister ofLaos Chansamone Chanyalath.
Speaking highly of the traditional cooperation between the twoarmies and the outcomes of the talks between the two defence ministers, the Party chief asked the two defence ministries to build on their past achievements, fulfillassigned political tasks, and effectively carry out the Protocol and cooperation plan.
He expressed his belief that under the leadership of the LaoPeople’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), the Lao army and people will reap greater achievements and realise the Resolution adopted by the 11th National Party Congress.
Chanyalath, for his part, affirmed that Laos will work togetherwith Vietnam to foster and pass on the special solidarity to later generations.
Iꦚn any circumstance, the Lao Defence Ministry will work closelywith its Vietnamese counterpart to accomplish tasks assigned by the Parties,States and people of the two countries, he said. ꦚHe also pledged to effectively implementcooperation agreements reached by leaders of the two Parties and countries, the Protocol and cooperation plan between the two defence ministries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Chansamone Chanyalath (Photo: VNA)
Receiving the Lao guest, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmedVietnam’s consistent policy of firmly defending the past revolutionaryachievements together with Laos with the highest determination while deepeningbilateral ties in a practical and effective manner in all areas.
Vietnam is willing to continue assisting Laos in its ability inall circumstances, together removing difficulties and obstacles, jointly building an independent and self-reliant economy that integrates into the global system for the sake of peace, stability and development of each country,contributing to maintaining peace in the region and the world, he said, addingthat developing Vietnam-Laos defence cooperation is one of the top prioritiesof Vietnam.
The host suggested the two armies strengthen cooperation toimprove defence capacity, jointly protect the borderline of the two countriesfor peace and stability, facilitate trade and investment, step up cooperation inpersonnel training, cyber security, digital transformation; logistics-technicalcooperation, as well as effectively fight cross-border smuggling and drug crimes.
The Lao guest affirmed that Laos always treasures and wishes todevelop the great friendship and special solidarity with Vietnam in all areas forthe benefit of their people.
The Lao Defence Ministry will enhance cooperation with its Vietnamese counterpart to reinforce the special solidarity and friendship nurturedby the two countries' Parties, States and p♐eople, he said./.
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